Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Art & Culture

Get ready to have a sensory experience sheltered from a celestial vault full of stars and enjoying the projection and description of the thoughts and theories of the Mayan civilization.

Ek Balam: Ancient Maya’s Best-Kept Secret and often overshadowed little brother to uber-crowded Chichen Itza, is a very special place. There are Mayan Ruins scattered across the Yucatan Peninsula, but few rivals the intimate experience available here. Between getting there, exploring along the way, and eventually scaling the massive temple, you are guaranteed an amazing day at one of Cancun's favorite ruin sites yet. Here's how it works: Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Before your visit, download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. Stick to our recommended route for the best experience. The password is valid for a month, so you don’t have to worry if your travel plans change. This tour is not an entrance ticket to the site. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.

Discover with our one of Mexico's most-visited archaeological sites during this full-day trip from Cancun. Travel by bus through the rustic countryside of the Yucatán Peninsula, enjoying an on-board breakfast en route to the Mayan ruins. Take a guided tour of the monument, exploring prominent features like El Castillo and the Temple of Warriors. Sit down for a buffet lunch of traditional Mexican fare and swim in a cenote before returning to Cancun on the luxury bus — this time with an open bar.

We will visit the most fascinating archaeological sites of this Mayan region (Calakmul, Kohunlich, Chicanná, Becan ...), we will be able to sail in a Kayak and observe the fauna of the river that separates Mexico from Belize, we will visit local communities where we will be able to observe the crafts that they carry out . We will witness a nature show at sunset, where every day thousands of bats come out of their cave into the jungle, all with certified guides, in small groups and with support materials that will make the trip a unique experience.

We will kayak the mythical Río Hondo, the border between Mexico and Belize, the scene of historical episodes of contraband pirates, and enjoy its fauna and flora (birds, manatees, mangroves). We will visit the archaeological sites of Calakmul and Kohunlich, icons of the Preclassic and Classic periods of the Mayan civilation in Mexico. We will visit some local community where they will show us the crafts that they do. All this from certified guides, in small groups and with support material to provide travelers with an unforgettable visit.

Explore the Mayan Riviera’s history and culture on this guided excursion. After a convenient port pickup, head to the seaside ruins of Tulum and learn about its rich history and unique seaside setting from an informative local guide. Admire sites like the Temple of Frescoes, with its three-part mural, and the Castillo, which sits atop a limestone cliff.

This tour offers three distinct adventures for your traveling pleasure. First, visit the pink lakes of Las Coloradas and view pink flamingos in their natural habitat. Then it’s off to the colonial city of Valladolid with its colorful 16th-century architecture. Top off the day with a tequila tasting and distillery tour.

Explore the highlights of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula during a personalized day trip from Playa del Carmen or Tulum—a great choice for first-time visitors with time constraints. Enjoy easy transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, traveling with your own private group, and visit the archaeological sites of Tulum and Chichen Itza, as well as Cenote Ikkil. Your tour includes entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit two of Mexico’s well-known colonial cities on this full day outing. First, visit Izamal, which is known as “the city of three cultures” because of its combination of pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern influences. Next on the tour is Valladolid, a scenic town with outstanding architecture and beautiful churches. Enjoy lunch on your own and visit a tequila factory, a chocolate museum, and a boutique with hand-crafted perfumes before heading back to Cancun.

Visit two dramatically different Maya sites on a full-day tour of Tulum and Coba. You'll walk the Tulum fortifications with views of white-sand beaches and turquoise water, then head into the jungle to climb the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula. Learn the fascinating story of the ancient Maya as you explore the two archeological sites, visit a cenote for a cooling swim, and finish the day with sunset in Playa del Carmen.

Experience the Yucatan’s rich nature and history on this excursion in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere. After a convenient hotel pickup, marvel at the reserve’s lagoons and mangroves on a rainforest trek, take a boat trip through its turquoise lagoons, and cruise through an ancient Mayan canal at Xtlapak ruins. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and stop by Playa Del Carmen on the way back to your hotel.

Visit an ancient Maya city and a coastal bird sanctuary on a full-day, private tour with transport from hotels in Cancun, Tulum, or the Rivera Maya that includes all entrance fees. Travel with a photographer guide for professional images of the trip, as you explore El Balam, spot flocks of flamingos, and tour the Rio Lagartos mangroves by boat.

In Tulum your guide and photographer will tell you all about this amazing, beautiful and important archaeological site in the Peninsula of Yucatan. After this interesting inspection you are going to swimm and refresh in a Cenote.  You also will have the opportunity to get professional and unespected pictures of all your trip.   . 

Coba and Tulum are two of the most popular attractions in the Yucatan Peninsula. Instead of experiencing them in large tour groups, book this private full-day tour to discover these archaeological Maya sites at your own pace, in the company of just your family and friends. Bonus: your guide also acts as your photographer, who will capture the best moments of your trip. Enjoy chauffeur-style transport from your hotel in Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Tulum. Lunch and drinks included.

Step into the world of the ancient Maya on a private tour to two dramatically different archeological sites. Channel your inner explorer at the jungle city of Coba, where you can climb the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula, then head to Tulum to see stone fortifications at the edge of the Caribbean Sea. Visiting the sites with a private guide lets you move at your own pace, and this tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, as well as all entrance fees and lunch.

See the ancient Maya city of Ek Balam, a migratory bird sanctuary, and a tequila factory on a full-day, private tour from Cancun that goes off the beaten track to explore the Yucatan’s history, wildlife, and culture. This 12-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cancun, entrance fees, and a boat trip through the Gulf Coast mangroves.

Immerse yourself in Mayan culture on this 2-day tour of some of the most important towns in Yucatan. Spend one day touring stunning Chichen Itza, a UNESCO world heritage-listed site. Marvel at the pyramid known as 'the Castle' and see other ancient and sacred spots. Stop by the cenote, or sinkhole, known as Ik-Kil. Spend the night in lively Merida, the capital of Yucatan. The following day, do my pyramid gawking in Uxmal before returning to Cancun.

Visit two dramatically different Maya sites on a full-day tour from Tulum to Ek Balam and Chichen Itza, then pause to swim in a cenote and visit a tequila factory. With the flexibility and personal service of a private guide, you’ll make the trip from Tulum to Ek Balam and Chichen Itza in a climate-controlled vehicle, then explore carvings, ball courts, and towering pyramids surrounded by thick jungle. This full-day tour is the perfect introduction to Maya archeology, and it includes pickup and drop-off in Tulum, entrance fees, and lunch.

Get personalized attention and enjoy a flexible itinerary on this private day trip to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. After touring the important archaeological sites, take a swim in a nearby cenote. Then quench your thirst with a visit to a local tequila factory. Round-trip private transportation is included.

Make the most out of your time in the Yucatan by booking this full-day guided trip to Chichen Itza and Coba, two of the most important archeological sites in the southern Mexico. Take delight in the sight of these wonders and then indulge in a hearty Mexican lunch. After, visit Ik Kil cenote.

Combine visits to two of the Yucatán Peninsula's most significant archaeological sites during this 8-hour tour from Tulum. Get personalized attention from your dedicated guide as you explore Coba and Tulum, then participate in a traditional ceremony inside a Mayan sweat lodge. Round-trip transportation from your Tulum accommodations and a buffet lunch are included.

Spend a day exploring ancient Maya cities with a private guide, sample traditional foods at a lunch buffet, then experience a traditional 'temazcal' sauna. This 10-hour, private tour includes round-trip transport from your hotel in Playa del Carmen, all entrance fees, and activities, and can accommodate your group of up to 12 people. Enjoy the flexibility and personalized experience of a private guide as you explore Maya history, the Yucatan jungle, and traditional culture.

Combine ancient Maya sites with a traditional temazcal sweat lodge on a full-day, private tour to Coba and Tulum from Cancun that includes all entrance fees, activities, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a buffet lunch. Climb the highest pyramid in the Yucatan, explore ruins at the edge of a Caribbean beach, then experience a Maya cleansing ceremony with a local shaman.

Do not miss the opportunity to see the most emblematic archaeological sites: Tulum, Calacmul, Uxmal, Palenque.  Visit the most important colonial cities of the Peninsula: Merida, Campeche and experience the magic of the most spectacular natural beauty places like Bacalar lagoon, Cenote Ik Kil.